Description

Home nurses ensure that medical care, which otherwise could have been delivered in the hospital or the clinic, is given to patients in their own homes. They execute a whole series of tasks, diagnostically adjusted to the needs of the patient; these can range from administering medications and injections to chronic disease management or post-operative care. Nurses are also fully qualified in wound care, maintaining catheters, and monitoring for any signs of complications or infection. Besides the medical technical skills, home nurses offer an emotional support system and educate the patients and their families in understanding and managing health conditions. The quality of care that is offered also ensures that the patient receives quality medical attention in a personalized way from the comfort and setting of his or her home. Moreover, a home nurse can help prevent the frequent readmissions to hospitals and hence proves to be convenient and cost-saving compared to other health facilities.